Tuning Hammer Tips

[Les Smith]

Me, too. Or is it three? Of the several hammers I have, my favorite is an
OLD Hale hammer that still has it's original head and tip and is still go-
ing strong. I just like it's heft and the way it feels in my hand. OTOH
the tips on the other, newer hammers typically last for 3-4 years and then
have to be replaced. Progress, huh?

Les Smith
lessmith@buffnet.net

On Sat, 24 Feb 1996 JIMRPT@aol.com wrote:

> John;
>  I agree. I have a Hale hammer that I have had for 31 yrs. It was given to me
> by the conductor of the symphony here in Jax.
> It was his fathers hammer, the conductor no longer tuned and wanted someone
> to have it that would use it, not put it in a drawer.
> It, of course, is a Hale hammer, from the late 1800's. no it has not got the
> original tip, but I am on my second tip since I have had it. I do not
> understand why they can't make a tip that will
> last longer than 20-25 years. Love my hammer, have three others, but the Hale
> is my weapon of choice.
> Jim Bryant(FL)
>